Enrollment
745
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Brunswick, NJ
East Brunswick Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for East Brunswick Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341008003420
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Brunswick Magnet School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in East Brunswick · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Brunswick Magnet School has class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Brunswick Magnet School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in East Brunswick, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341008003420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Brunswick Magnet School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Brunswick Magnet School
East Brunswick Magnet School is a mid-sized high school in East Brunswick, New Jersey, enrolling 745 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 97% of New Jersey schools and 50% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.1% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 745 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #178.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (39%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District also operates Piscataway Magnet School (640 students) and Woodbridge Academy Magnet School (288 students) alongside East Brunswick Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Brunswick Magnet School compares
East Brunswick Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 15% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 97% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$25,722
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
White 38.7%
African American 9.1%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, East Brunswick Magnet School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District, which includes East Brunswick Magnet School.
$25,722
Per student
+3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Brunswick Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piscataway Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge Academy Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perth Amboy Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Academy Magnet School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Brunswick Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~745 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Brunswick Magnet School
How many students attend East Brunswick Magnet School?
East Brunswick Magnet School has 745 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Brunswick, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Brunswick Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Brunswick Magnet School is 17.7:1, which is 50% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Brunswick Magnet School?
25.1% of students at East Brunswick Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Brunswick Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at East Brunswick Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in East Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Brunswick Magnet School?
East Brunswick Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Brunswick Magnet School rank among public schools in East Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, East Brunswick Magnet School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in East Brunswick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Brunswick on the city page.
Is East Brunswick Magnet School a good school?
East Brunswick Magnet School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District?
Besides East Brunswick Magnet School, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District also operates Piscataway Magnet School (640 students), Woodbridge Academy Magnet School (288 students), and Perth Amboy Magnet School (269 students). See the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District district page for the complete list.
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